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Alabama State Trooper among six indicted on federal drug charges
Six people, including an Alabama State Trooper, have been indicted on federal cocaine distribution charges. United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross announced that a federal grand jury in Montgomery indicted these people for their roles in an alleged conspiracy to distribute cocaine: Jim Carter Jr., 57, from Montgomery.Francisco Lopez, 38, from Texas.Maria Beatriz Palomo-De...
On 'Main Street' Alabama, Independence Day reconnects community
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. ELBA − Elba’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Let Freedom Ring, is an annual event described as a “party with a purpose," according to Mary Helmer Wirth,...
Lowndes Academy wins AISA Chairman's Award
Lowndes Academy is the recipient of the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) Class A Chairman's Award. The award was designated for the 2023-2024 school year and was established to recognize member schools for their academic achievements. "The award also serves as a symbol of recognition to the individuals who have...
Alabama Democratic delegates rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s Democratic delegates are reassessing the 2024 election following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Many are banding behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s endorsement on Sunday. However, some say an open convention may not be off the table. “Biden had vision and plenty of knowledge, so the […]
Distinguished leader of athletics in Alabama Kennith Blankenship dies at 88
The first executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association and of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Kennith Blankenship died after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 88. A release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Blankenship was a four-sport star...
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Jefferson County school resource officers hold active shooter training
CENTER POINT, Ala. (WIAT) — Jefferson County School Resource Officers are preparing for new school year. On Tuesday, deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Division participated in active shooter training at Chalkville Elementary School. The training is different from what deputies were taught in the past. Events like the 2022 mass shooting […]
Teen shot in Center Point
CENTER POINT, Ala. — An investigation is underway after a teen was shot in Center Point. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said deputies found the juvenile victim in the 700 block of Country View Terrace just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from...
Three lawsuits settled in the City of Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — The city of Birmingham has settled three pending lawsuits this morning for cases that occurred in the city within the last four years. Three cases: Josephine Davis v. City of Birmingham, Kimberly Crum v. City of Birmingham, and Tatyana Howard v. City of Birmingham were brought before the court.
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